Valtteri grinned at the bundle in his arms, Ember slumbering in his arms. He remembered holding Ruusu like this when she was born, swamped in pale pink sheets like a pig in blankets on Christmas.
Ruusu was paler than Ember, but Val knew it wouldn't take her long to tan, especially spending weeks in warm countries while her fathers raced.
Sergey was sat next to Val on the sofa in the Mercedes room. He had left Lance at the hotel while the younger was sleeping. Val had agreed, knowing how exhausting having children could be.
Ruusu lent on Valtteri's knee, looking down on Ember, her ice blue eyes- which she got from Valtteri- watching the baby in her father's arms.
"She's beautiful," Valtteri said, looking up at Sergey. The Russian nodded.
"She is." He agreed, running a finger down his daughter's cheek, Ember mumbling disjointly.
Ruusu cocked an eyebrow at Valtteri, who laughed and tussled his daughter's hair.
"Ei niin kaunis kuin sinä, kultaseni." He booped her nose and Ruusu giggled.
Sergey snorted and Valtteri passed Ember back to him as Ruusu clambered into Valtteri's lap.
"How's Lance?" Valtteri asked, running his fingers through Ruusu's blonde locks.
"Tired." Sergey sighed. "I feel bad for him, I usually get a rest when I'm racing but Lance has to look after Ember every day, and he's so tired all the time."
Val nodded, his daughter snuggling into his chest as he gently massaged her scalp. She yawned silently, slowly joining Ember in the land of sleep.
Valtteri and Sergey exchanged humoured looks as their children slumbered.
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Another World
General FictionSequel to "Surprises" The drivers finally get to meet Ember Sirotkin-Stroll Fluff and cuteness ahead.
